This report provides an evidence-base for factors influencing the use (or non-use) of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace
Category: Equipment at work
HSE warns building firms after worker is seriously injured in fall
Friday, October 16, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure their workers are protected when working at height after a man fell from the first floor of a building
Machinery manufacturer fined after worker loses fingers
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
HSE is reminding companies of the importance of adequately guarded machinery following an incident where a man lost four fingers and part of his thumb.
Hand nailed to pallet prompts prosecution
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
A Herefordshire builders’ merchant has been prosecuted after a worker had his hand pulled in to a machine and nailed to a pallet.
Food manufacturer fined after worker’s fingertips amputated
Friday, October 2, 2009
HSE is warning food companies about the need for suitable risk assessments and adequate guarding of machinery after
Company fined after employee dies from serious head injuries at work
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is urging companies to implement and maintain safe systems of work and to offer full training to staff to ensure that the health and safety of employees is not put at risk.
Cheltenham borough council fined £14,000 after ride on mower incident
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is warning that care needs to be taken when using ride-on mowing machines following a court prosecution of an employer.
HSE fines laundry company after man is crushed by machine
Friday, September 25, 2009
HSE is urging laundry companies to ensure that they have safe systems of operation in place and carry out risk
Safety Alert Construction - failure of Liftlux scissor lifts
Friday, September 25, 2009
The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to alert employers and employees about recent structural failures of the main support structure (chassis) on Liftlux models SL260-25 and SL245-25 scissor lifts.
Electric shock for welder prompts HSE to encourage maintenance
Monday, September 14, 2009
HSE is calling on factory owners in Lincolnshire to regularly maintain their electrical systems after an incident at a
Warning to scaffolding companies after collapse prosecution
Friday, September 11, 2009
Scaffolding companies need to double check their structures are safe and secure, the HSE has warned following the
HSE issues farm machinery safety reminder
Thursday, September 10, 2009
HSE today issued a reminder to farmers and farm workers on the dangers of tractor farm machinery following a safety
Electricity risk warning after worker suffers shock
Thursday, September 10, 2009
HSE is warning employers to be wary of operating machinery near overhead power cables after a Staffordshire man
Firm fined after worker’s foot is crushed by heavy machinery
Friday, September 4, 2009
HSE is warning employers that adequate safeguards need to be put in place when dealing with heavy lifting
Safety Alert: Construction machinery - Access to cutting wheel of top cutting machines
Thursday, August 20, 2009
HSE is issuing this safety alert to highlight the dangers of using top cutting machines in trench preparation without appropriate safety devices.
Employers urged to take action after Chester worker cracks ribs
Friday, July 31, 2009
Employers are being urged to take action to prevent injuries after a Chester industrial worker became trapped in
Companies urged to improve safety after Bury worker loses three fingers
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
HSE has warned of the danger of untrained staff using machinery after a worker in Bury had three fingers cut off.
Engineering firm fined after worker’s finger severed
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
HSE has highlighted the importance of managing health and safety risks effectively after a worker suffered a serious injury to his hand at a North East engineering firm.
Machines in ten pin bowling centres
Friday, July 10, 2009
Guidance for local authorities - A lack of effective physical safeguards has permitted unfettered access to dangerous
Warning to maintain plant equipment after driver’s death
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
HSE has warned of the danger of not maintaining plant equipment after the death of a telescopic forklift truck driver,
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